‘Arsenal can beat anyone in Europe’ – Mesut Ozil sends out warning to Manchester United

Mesut Ozil has claimed Wednesday’s Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund proves Arsenal are now a match for any team in Europe.

Speaking ahead of the Gunners trip to Old Trafford on Sunday, Ozil said there is a mentality among his team-mates - reminiscent of his time at Real Madrid - that they are capable of claiming maximum points from every game.

The German international admitted Arsenal have been through a period of limited success against the bigger clubs in recent times, but their early-season form has forced teams to sit up and take notice.

“The message after Wednesday’s win is that now Arsenal can beat any team in Europe,” Ozil told The Sun.

“Maybe in the past they have struggled against some bigger clubs.

“But, as of this week, we have shown that we can beat any team.

“At Madrid, we expected to win every game and it is exactly the same with Arsenal. We are a young team hungry for success.

And the 25-year-old – who was considered as an option by Manchester United over the summer months – says his side aren’t intending to pull any punches at Old Trafford on Sunday.

He continued: “The plan is not to go to United and settle for a draw. If we are going to achieve the target of our coach, then we go to win.

“Of course it’s going to be difficult. United are a high-quality team. But I’m sure they also respect us because we can beat anyone, home or away.”